How Do You Comfort Yourself

Seems like lately, I feel so drained between regular life and the illness. Like today, my new rescue dog had to go back to the vet. He can't heal from his second surgery. I get so overwhelmed by the little things like this.

I want a big box of cookies right now and a good cry. But thought I'd eat something healthy and write this instead. Well, it wasn't too healthy(pasta salad)...still needed some carbs to relax me.

So how do you comfort yourself...when you are so tired and worn out? Before I was sick, I would walk or work out, but that is not possible now. I would love to hear some ideas.

When I need to be comforted I reach for the chocolate. I make no bones about it. I need chocolate. It's been my comfort food since I was a little girl. Only difference is, nowadays I try to buy a really nice high percentage cocoa chocolate.

Whatever you do, don't feel guilty about it. Be it cookies, chocolate, or long bubble baths. Just enjoy it!

I think you could take your cookies into the tub with you, just please don't dunk them

I agree this thing with my new rescued Golden (still no picture) not healing from surgery is not a little thing. It makes me hurt for him. They are calling him "red hot crotch" at the vet...just trying to make me laugh as they can see how upset I am.

But I seem to not be able to handle even the little stresses of life that well anymore, especially things that come up suddenly. I guess in those times I haven't had time to rest and prepare my body for the wear and tear.

I just don't want to reach for the sugar anymore, because then I feel ucky the next day.

So far...we have a bath, candles, and music on our list. I am still open for suggestions.

For sure, you cannot use chocolate every single time you need comfort. Save it for special moments.

Have you tried spiritual reading or meditation? I can find real comfort in reading my Bible and prayer. I'm not sure if you believe in God or not, but there's a huge comfort in knowing someone stronger than myself is in control.

I have this figured out, light the candles, turn on the music, get your book, and crosswords, grab the cookies, and milk, (no tub dunking) and the chocolate covered strawberries, had to add strawberries, makes me feel a little less guilty over the chocolate jump in the tub. By the time you gather all of this stuff, you will be exhausted, and will need a relaxing bath.

pawprints - I hope Golden will recover soon, animals are so resilient and sweet arent they? The way they just bear up when they are ill - dont complain, dont shout. Just sit there waiting to recover....poor baby.

I hope you did one of the many suggestions people gave, strawberies with cream is one of my favourite comfort foods but one has to wait for strawberry season here. Looking after oneself is so important. If this is your thing...the utube sites have some meditation music for relaxation with wonderful visuals...